  Shoutout to resident leaders who facilitated and attended our most recent District 6 tour! We visited neighborhoods in 48209, 48204 and 48210. Here are the attendees pictured in front of the Nacirema Club, a historic African-American social club in 48210!
  Council Approvals
- Ordinance amending Chapter 55 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Traffic and Motor Vehicles
- This would instate a 5-day parking fine reduction. Under this ordinance, verified Detroit residents who receive parking tickets for parking in a "No parking" zone or who are paying overstayed meter fees within FIVE days will pay $22.50 instead of $45.
- Registration will begin on August 1, 2019. Residents can start receiving the discount beginning November 1, 2019
- For more information, see news article here.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 22 of the 1984 Detroit City Code, Handling of Solid Waste and Prevention of Illegal Dumping. View a copy of the ordinance here.
- This amendment would raise illegal dumping fines to:
- Less than 5 cubic feet - $800
- 5 to less than 10 cubic feet - $1500
- 10 to less than 15 cubic feet - $2500
- 15 or more cubic feet - $3500
- 100% city funding for lighting at the following viaducts in District 6. Council Member Castañeda-López advocated for this during the the FY 2018-2019 budget season.
- Waterman Street, between Desmond and Stanton
- Green Street, between Chatfield and Lane St
- Vernor Highway, between Casgrain and Dix Ave
- 100% state funding to St. Patrick Senior Center, Inc. to provide transportation options for individuals with disabilities, elderly adults and their assisted caregivers, and provide a flexible transportation service that allows for responsive same-day trip return scheduling.
- 100% state funding to People's Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit to provide specialized transportation services for senior citizens and disabled residents
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Emergency residential demolitions in District 6 at 5666 Wesson, 8854 Stoepel, 8022 Sarena, 8028 Sarena and 8040 Sarena
Proposed Ordinance
- Introduction of a proposed amendment to the Slavery Disclosures ordinance. Currently, the ordinance requires any contractor that wishes to enter into a contract with the City to disclose whether they have ever profited from the slave industry. The amendments, proposed by Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield and Council Member Castañeda-López, would require any contractor to also disclose any profits from prisons or inmate labor, as well as any profits from immigration detention facilities.
- View a draft of this ordinance here.
- A public hearing on this ordinance will be held at the Budget, Finance, and Audit standing committee on July 17th at 1PM.
Thanks to everyone who attended our community meeting regarding zoning! We learned about the basics of zoning and potential changes to its regulations in the City of Detroit. Special appreciation to Kimani Jeffrey for facilitating the session! Follow Zone Detroit here to receive updates about this project!
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[July 9] Attend the Gleaners Summer Mobile Pantry at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation! 11:30-12:30PM, DHDC (1211 Trumbull Ave).
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[July 10] Join Congress of Communities for its 2019 Board Election! There will be food, a bouncy house, live music and more! Check out their voter guide here. 4:30-7:30, Plaza del Sol (3041 W. Vernor Hwy).
- Do you need a Detroit ID? Representatives from the Detroit ID will be at this event! Please note that IDs at this event will cost $25.
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[July 10-18] Concert of Colors (metro Detroit's free annual diversity-themed music festival. Check out their website for a schedule of events!
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[July 11] Join the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and State Senator Stephanie Chang for a workshop on the third grade reading law and literacy fair! 10AM-12PM, Earhart Elementary and Middle School (1000 Scotten).
Free Movies on the Green sponsored by Bridging Communities! See schedule below for more information. First movie on July 12th!
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[July 14] Detroit Kite Festival will feature on-site kite making by the Detroit Institute of Arts, and kite-related activities and professional kite flyers! 10AM-5PM, Cricket Field at Belle Isle.
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[July 15] Attend a Fathers First workshop! You can learn about different topics that will support your journey in fatherhood. 6:30-7:30PM, Third Precinct (2875 W. Grand Blvd.)
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[July 23] Zone Detroit Workshop for Youth will be a free interactive and educational youth-focused workshop led by the City Planning Commission for the Zone Detroit Ordinance initiative. 5:30-7PM, DHDC (1211 Trumbull)
If you missed the early phase of the Mexicantown-Southwest Detroit Oral History Interviews, here is a chance for you and your family to participate in the second phase of it.
See flyer to the right for career opportunities offered through the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit's Career Development and Job Placement Program!
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See flyer to the right for information on Summer ESL Classes at the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit - free of charge!
Classes start July 13th
Saturdays 10AM-12PM
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Welcoming Michigan is engaged in a strategic planning process and would like to hear feedback from community partners about our programs, services, and partnerships. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and help them improve! Survey is anonymous and will close July 17th.
- Check out the latest newsletter to read a few updates about the Gordie Howe International Bridge!
Are you in a block club, neighborhood association or business association in Detroit?
Building the Engine of Community Development in Detroit wants to hear from you!
If you are willing to be interviewed, please contact Lauren Boone at lboone.becdd@gmail.com or 347-546-8808 for more information!
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CHASS Mercado (a weekly produce market) is back! You'll have the chance to obtain some fresh produce, cooking demos, kid activities, entertainment and more every Thursday from 9AM-1PM until October.
For more information, call 313-849-3920 ext. 5163
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